14 romantic restaurants to consider for Valentine’s Day dining near Tallahassee

All the red and green decorations have officially been booted from store shelves to make room for red and pink displays of cupid’s arrow, heart-shaped every things and roses for Valentine's Day. The day to show that special someone just how much they mean to you is quickly approaching, and like the saying goes, the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.

If the pressure is on to pick the perfect spot and you need some help figuring out where to take your significant other, here’s a list of 14 restaurants offering specials or that romantic, lovey-dovey ambiance that makes for a memorable Valentine’s Day. Reservations recommended.

Blu Halo

3431 Bannerman Rd., 850-792-7884; thebluhalo.com

Blu Halo will be offering a special menu on Feb. 13, 14 and 15. Calls to make reservations are encouraged. The upscale northeast restaurant offers steak, seafood and a full service bar. Blu Halo will operate from 5 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

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Carrabba's Italian Grill

2779 Capital Circle NE., 850- 297-1100; carrabbas.com

For those celebrating before or even after the holiday, Carrabba’s Italian Grill is offering a four-course menu of classic Italian cuisine staples to share Feb. 8 until Feb. 18. The four-course dinner made for two includes shared appetizers, choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert to share as well as a Riondo Prosecco Toast for a price of $65. Carrabba’s Italian Grill will operate from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Chuck’s Fish

224 E. College Ave., 850-597-7506; chucksfish.com 

Chuck’s Fish, a seafood restaurant, offers a lunch and dinner service with several seafood entrees, pastas, sushi and traditional American cuisines. Chuck’s Fish will operate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Eve on Adams

101 S. Adams St., 850-521-6018; eoatally.com

Eve on Adams is offering a special evening on the rooftop. Along with its traditional dinner menu, the cocktail lounge will also be offering exclusive Valentine's Day specials.  Eve on Adams will operate from 5 to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

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Food Glorious Food

1950 Thomasville Rd., 850-224-9974; foodgloriousfood.com

Food Glorious Food, an eclectic restaurant, offers a lunch and dinner service with new dinner menu entrees rolling out daily. Food Glorious Food will operate from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Georgio’s Fine Food & Spirits

2971 Appalachee Parkway; 850-877-3211; georgiostallahassee.com

Georgio’s Fine Food & Spirits, a fine dining restaurant, offers Greek, Italian and American dishes for their dinner service. Georgio’s Fine Food & Spirits will operate from 4 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille

301 S. Bronough St., 850-222-3976; hookedonharrys.com

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille, offers southern, cajun and creole flavors in their lunch and dinner services. Harry’s Seafood will operate 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

JoEllen's

215 W. College Ave., 850-999-1779; joellens.com

JoEllen's, a soul food restaurant, is offering a three-course dinner with live jazz entertainment. JoEllen's will operate its special dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Il Lusso

201 E. Park Ave., 850-765-8620; illussotally.com 

IL Lusso is an upscale restaurant specializing in hand-crafted pasta, prime steaks and scratch made desserts. Il Lusso will operate from 5 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

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Little Paris Tallahassee

1355 Market St., 850-765-7457; littleparistallahassee.com

Little Paris Tallahassee, a casual French dining restaurant, offers lunch and dinner services. Little Paris Tallahassee will operate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Lucilla’s

1241 E. Lafayette St., 850-900-5117; lucillatallahassee.com

Lucilla's, a New American restaurant will be offering its four course “Chef’s Tasting Menu” for $95 a person, not including tax and gratuity. Calls and emails to [email protected] for reservations are encouraged. Lucilla’s will operate from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Valentine's Day.

Mimi’s Table

1311 Miccosukee Rd., 850-999-8406; mimistabletally.com

Mimi’s Table, a French inspired bistro offers seafood entrees, pastas, and premium meat for its dinner services. Mimi’s Table will operate from 5 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Sage

3534 Maclay Blvd. S., 850-270-9396; sagetallahassee.com 

Sage, a New American restaurant, offers seafood entrees, pastas, and premium meat for its lunch and dinner services. Sage will operate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

The Edison

470 Suwannee St., 850-765-9771; edisontally.com

The Edison, an American restaurant, offers pasta, chicken and seafood fare for its dinner service. The Edison will operate from 4 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Kyla A. Sanford covers dining and entertainment for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at [email protected].

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